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A group of Manchester United supporters have hatched a plan to try and lure Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford.

Fan group United Reel have arranged for a light plane to be flown over El Madrigal during Real's match at Real Madrid on Saturday, with the message 'Come home Ronaldo - United Reel' printed on a trailing banner.

Football's most expensive transfers

Football's most expensive transfers

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11. Neymar (£49 million, Santos to Barcelona, 2013)

A transfer deal shrouded in controversy, Neymar originally moved to Barcelona in a deal worth £49 million last summer. Recent revelations have shown numerous add-ons in the contract worth millions of pounds. On the field, the Brazilian had an indifferent first campaign, managing just 13 goals in 37 appearances.

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10. David Luiz (£50 million, Chelsea to PSG, 2014)

Luiz became the world's most expensive defender after his move this summer, and will partner compatriot Thiago Silva in PSG's defence. He will be hoping to put his performances in this year's World Cup out of his mind after indifferent displays for the hosts.

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9. Fernando Torres (£50 million, Liverpool to Chelsea, 2011)

Roman Abramovich broke the British transfer record by signing Torres, but that is the only thing the Spaniard's three years in London will be remembered for so far. The striker has been largely considered a flop for Chelsea, scoring 46 goals in 172 appearances.

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8. Radamel Falcao (£51 million, Atletico Madrid to Monaco, 2013)

Falcao completed his big-money move after scoring 32 goals for Atletico Madrid the previous season. His first year in France was blighted by injury, with anterior cruciate ligament damage suffered in January ruling him out of the rest of the campaign and the summer's World Cup.

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7. Edinson Cavani (£55 million, Napoli to PSG, 2013)

Cavani moved to PSG after scoring 78 goals in three seasons at Napoli. The 27-year-old striker has not fully replicated his form for the French champions, but still managed 22 goals in 39 appearances last season.

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6. Kaka (£56 million, AC Milan to Read Madrid, 2009)

Kaka's move to Madrid made him the world's most expensive player. That Ronaldo surpassed that fee just weeks later effectively summed up Kaka's time in Spain, with the Brazilian overshadowed by Ronaldo in every respect. He managed 28 goals in 110 appearances and can now be found playing for Orlando City.

Manchester United smashed the British transfer record to sign Angel di Maria from Real Madrid.
The Argentina international arrived from Real Madrid for £59.7million.

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4. James Rodriguez (£63 million, Monaco to Real Madrid, 2014)

The undoubted star of this year's FIFA World Cup, Rodriguez has completed his transfer to the Champions League winners one year after moving to Monaco. Los Blancos will be hoping that the Colombian replicates the form he showed this summer on a regular basis.

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3. Luis Suarez (£65 million, Liverpool to Barcelona, 2014)

The controversial striker this month completed his 'dream' move to Spain after his 31 goals last season almost brought Liverpool their first title in 24 years. His appetite for biting people, though, means he won't be seen in a Barcelona shirt until late October thanks to a four-month ban.

Ronaldo's five seasons at Madrid have been nothing other than a success. As well as guiding his team to 'La Decima' this season, in five years the Portugese star has scored 223 goals in just 208 appearances.

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1. Gareth Bale (£86 million, Tottenham to Real Madrid, 2013)

The Welshman became the world's most expensive player last summer with his move to Madrid. Despite a slow start thanks to a pre-season injury, Bale went on to score 22 goals in 40 appearances in his first season, with 16 assists.

"United Reel has active supporters on every continent of the world and we are all united by our love for Cristiano both as a footballer and as a person," a statement read.

"We stand united in our views and we won't stop until we bring Ronaldo home.

“Members from all over the world have donated their own money and resources to fund a mid-game message, flown by plane, in a bid to demonstrate to Cristiano Ronaldo how much the United faithful still love and support him."

The group's message is clear, but Ronaldo himself poured cold water over reports he is unsettled at Madrid and could make a move back to the Premier League.

Despite failing to rule out a return to Manchester in a recent interview, he told AS after a four-goal showing against Elche: "It's all speculation, speaking about my future … my future is Madrid. I'm happy.

"The season is going well and I'm not talking about my future, it doesn't make sense."